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Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Financial

Cranbrook Tourism continues to make progress

Foundational work of the Cranbrook Tourism Society continues to move forward in the Key City

Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Trail, Developments, Financial

Trail Regional Airport receives $4.6 million in grant funding for Runway Rehabilitation Project

The City of Trail is pleased to announce it has received a $4.6 million grant from the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP)

Gene Cooper (second from left) with staff members at the Cranbrook branch of RHC Insurance, which opened its doors on July 18, 2016. (L to R): Jennifer Flint, Gene Cooper, Wendy Tito, Lindsay Munro, Kristin Stypula and Mike McCormack. Missing: Nicole John

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East Kootenay, Cranbrook, West Kootenay, Financial RHC Insurance expands into the East Kootenay

The West Kootenay’s veteran insurance brokerage has expanded into the East Kootenay, opening an office in Cranbrook in July 2016.

Three search and rescue teams in the Columbia Basin have new helicopter rescue equipment thanks to support from Columbia Basin Trust.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Fernie, West Kootenay, Golden, Nelson, Financial

Safer and quicker access to lost or injured

Columbia Basin Trust helps SAR teams purchase rescue equipment

Upgrading roof insulation is a good example of an energy retrofit that will help save money on heating costs and improve the comfort level of a home.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Energy, Financial

Affordable Housing Energy Retrofit Program now open

Trust providing $2M for energy conservation upgrades.

The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) this week launched a new game-changing economic development marketing program in Trail.

Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Trail, Financial

Metal Tech Alley celebrates grand opening in Trail

Metal Tech Alley has been created with the input and engagement of multiple stakeholders, citizens, business leaders and community officials.

The Kicking Horse Coffee manufacturing facility, based in Invermere, B.C.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Invermere, Cuisine, Financial, Retail

Italy’s Lavazza Group buys Kicking Horse Coffee in $215 million deal

Kicking Horse Coffee is one of the Kootenay’s largest employers with over 110 people working out of the company's Invermere manufacturing facility.

Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Trail, Education, Financial, Small Business

Audience vote helps to determine winners at Junior Dragons Den Championship

The Junior Dragons Den Championship was held on May 6th at the Charles Bailey theatre in Trail, B.C.

Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Energy, Financial

Fortis buys Teck’s interest in Waneta Dam for $1.2 Billion

Under the agreement, Teck Metals Ltd. will be granted a 20-year lease to use Fortis' interest in Waneta to produce power for its industrial operations in Trail

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Financial

Community Cash Awards amounts to over $7,718 for Elk Valley organizations

Unlike other funding initiatives, the Community Cash Awards provide EKC members, and the community, the opportunity to ‘invest in’ and select the award winners.